Estimator

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm seeks an Estimator for their Charleston, SC office. The candidate must demonstrate 2-5 years of experience in construction, focusing on providing precise estimates and competitive bids for various projects. Proficiency in mathematics and building codes is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on significant multi-million dollar projects. If you are motivated and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level structures.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience in multifamily projects and/or commercial builds over $20M is desired.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of increasing bid management and project responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.
• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.

Skills

Proficient in mathematics

Advanced knowledge of building codes

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication abilities

Highly detail-oriented and organized

Detail-oriented

Construction knowledge

Multifamily/Commercial exp

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Premier General Contractor with openings across the US seeks to add an Estimator to add value to operations in the Charleston, SC market.

The valued prospect will demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of increasing bid management and project responsibility along with an eagerness to perform. Experience in multifamily projects and/or commercial builds in excess of $20M is desired. Particular qualifications desired are as follows:

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.
• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level structures.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.

Cannonball Recruiting works in conjunction with top ENR builders around the country to identify and recruit exceptional construction professionals and pair them with organizations performing prolific projects. Compensation and benefits are commiserate with experience and skill set, however, many of the roles that we fill are at the top of industry range. We seek motivated, educated, insightful and high-performing individuals eager to make a positive difference for their teams. If you believe your attributes match our qualifications for this role, or if you are a construction professional looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you.